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Community Health Fair

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Join us for a Community Health Fair featuring local organizations with resources and services to improve your health and well-being.

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Storytime with Picture Book Author & Illustrator: Raúl Colón

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

"Al leer un libro, viajas a otro mundo." / "When you read a book, you are going to another land." Join us for a special storytime featuring children’s picture book author and illustrator, Raúl Colón.

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Film Screening: We Were Here: Black Stories of Revival in the 413

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Adults

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events

Event Details:

Join us for a film screening and community discussion of three short films exploring a resurrection of history and reclamation of culture in Western Massachusetts.

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Mass Kids Lit Fest: Bilingual Storytime with Author Lesléa Newman

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

After snuggling into bed each night, Alicia listens for the big voices of the tiny coquíes that live all around Puerto Rico and sing her to sleep. Ko-kee, ko-kee, the little frogs call. Ko-kee, ko-kee.

Four musicians posed with string instruments

Rotunda Rhythms: Songs and Stories of Appalachia

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Rotunda Rhythms series presents Songs and Stories of Appalachia!

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Mysterious Massachusetts

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

Every state has ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens.

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Gender Identity 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a hybrid talk called Gender Identity 101 by Transhealth Family Nurse Practitioner J Aleah Nesteby.

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Writers' Workshop

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles.

Authors and Writing: Typewriter with pink and green background

Writers' Workshop

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles.

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10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Cybersecurity Basics 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Central Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Build your confidence with using the internet safely, including creating passwords, and responding to emails, by learning the basics to cybersecurity. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Hybrid Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Central Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Art Explorers 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun! This event is in the "Adults" group. Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Tarot Card Study Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games Event Details: Join our twice-monthly tarot study group. Learn how to gain a deeper understanding of the cards and practice reading for yourself and others in a supportive environment. Ages 18+.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Springfield’s Literary Legacy: Celebrating Famous Authors and Literary Landmarks (Virtual Lecture) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: This VIRTUAL lecture is part of the Winter Lecture Series, co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust, Springfield Museums, and Springfield City Library.